Dr. Kia S Boxley-gillespie MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
180 S 3rd St Suite 400 Belleville IL, 62220About
Dr. Kia Boxley-gillespie is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Boxley-gillespie specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Boxley-gillespie can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Boxley-gillespie can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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